Meaning: Be thankful
The story
Tendai comes from Shona tenda, “to thank” or “be thankful.” The name expresses gratitude in Shona rather than borrowing the meaning of a similar-looking name from another language.
Nicknames
- Ten
- Tee
Spellings & variants
- Tendayi
Popularity
Rare gem
Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.
Style
- Spiritual
- Short
- Works everywhere
Origins
Tendai comes from Shona.
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